So there we are, 15 people waiting to go into a rat temple in Bikaner at 9pm. First, there was a metal detector for some ungodly reason, then we walk to the gate, which looks dirty but otherwise unremarkable. THEN we walk inside to find rats of all shapes and sizes scurrying around in their gross little furry bodies under our feet and pooping their hauntavirus poops everywhere! To the right we could see nothing but a surging black mass and what looked like a little rat playground. To the left were bowls of water and milk which were set out as offerings to these horrible creatures. Up ahead was the actual worshipping area. There were metal gates on either side of the line of people wishing to offer blessings, which looked like the favorite place of the creeps- they were everywhere! I found out only after standing in this line for 15 minutes of being afraid to move forward should the rats attack, that foreigners aren't allowed to pray here. I thanked the rat gods and literally ran outside where the genius whoever built the place didn't think of a foot-wash to remove the rat waste off my feet.
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